In one word: spectacular. A simple, almost plain atmosphere, with a great view of the lake. Nothing plain and simple about the menu. Wow! Here's an example... Had the roasted yellow beet salad with fresh goat cheese and cantaloupe, atop mixed greens w/ a light vinaigrette. didn't even know there was such a thing as yellow beets!). Whoever came up with such a combination is a genius! Main course and desert was awesome, but I'll spare details. My waiter, Travis could write a book on customer service! He did everything possible to make sure that all patrons had the best possible dining experience. I have never had a server able to memorize the specials and describe them in such an accurate and detailed way. Great job Travis, I'll return if I am able to visit the area in the future. read more

Lake View House - Roasted yellow beet salad with cantaloupe and fresh goat cheese. Wow, was this great! - New American Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Awesome night!! From what I remember due to the abundance Of wine, the ambience and the food was really good. The service was great. Will definitely return. read more

Lake View House - New American Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Came here tonight and once again was not Disappointed! The Chicken Special I ordered was absolutely delicious along with the Scalloped Potatoes. Mike our server was a delight ! Mike was so efficient and on top of everything from Drinks to appetizers to meal . High recommend , this restaurant truly never disappoints . read more

Gorgeous location, charming, down-to-earth, traditional 19th century American decor (rare these days.) Casually pleasant, great views from big windows overlooking the spotless lake. Cheerful staff, but service was, while well-intentioned, obviously untrained and a bit indifferent. But of course this is a small, country inn, appears to be a family-type operation, very homey but not very professional. Skip the Lobster/crab cakes - ours were drastically overcooked. The other sea foods were nothing to write home about either. The "short ribs" were unique but disappointing - 4 puny rectangles of slced beef, each the size and thickness of playing cards in a delicious sauce. Plenty of sauce, not enough meat. The plate was overwhelmed by a profusion of waffled, fried potatoes which were also good, especially with that generous helping of sauce to enhance them. More meat please, this is restaurant not a bar. The salad was so skimpy it was served on a flat saucer and contained nothing recognizable but a few lacey greens. The onion soup was good but the garnish of scallions was odd. The desserts were mediocre. All told, neither the food or the service justify the prices. First class prices should be accompanied by more professionalism and less 'down-home' attitude. But give it a try, voice your opinions, they need to grow some experience. We'll try again in a year or so. read more

I came here with my family over the summer and had the best time. The food was delicious! My server was named Adrianna and she was a breath of fresh air. She recommended the Long Island Duck and it was amazing!My family and I were satisfied with our time and our server! read more

I had a trip with my family and on our way back home we looked for someplace to have dinner and we found the Lake view House !!!! food, drinks and service was phenomenal. read more

Lovely quaint old place on Orange Lake, town of Newburgh New York. Beautiful setting on the lake, got to watch the sunset which was quite nice. The menu is very lovely , and the food was quite good. Servers were friendly and very knowledgeable. My only gripe is that it took a while to get the food, we assumed that it was the kitchen staff that was slow. Drinks are very tasty and the ambience is very appealing. Will definitely try it out again. read more

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Showed up with no reservations in a Friday nite. Seated immediately but porch area overlooking lake was booked for the night. Appetizers were expansive and we went with bacon and soup of the day. Both were excellent. Sauce with bacon slab had just the right kick. Salads were the only sub par item of the meal. Too much dressing soaked the variety of leaf lettuce and spoiled the presentation. Wife had shrimp special and it was excellent. Extra large shrimp in a great sauce. One of the best steaks ever. Ordered with butter truffle sauce. Deserts mud pie and brownie were huge. Great laughs when trying to slice chocolate crust on mud pie and it flew across table. Service was quick and waiter Frank was a gem. Gave great advice and was in target with all of them. Nice views of lake. read more

Sadly our first impression was of an awful hostess. Unpleasant and wasn't able to seat us probably. We drove 1.5 hrs to get there and had a reservation. We were the first people there. Now the atmosphere was nice we sat outside. The drinks and appetizers were very good. We had oysters and escargot. Entrees were ok. The short ribs were excellent. The veal special was ok. The duck was almost inedible it was so overcooked. Desserts were very good. Bread pudding and creamcicle pie. Our waitress and bus boy were great. Too bad the hostess soured the beginning of our experience. read more

Lake View House - Nice view. - New American Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Hidden out alongside Orange Lake in the town of Newburgh is a lovely restaurant called the Lake VIew House. Resting right on and overlooking the lake, the restaurant has been around for a very long time, and has a very loyal clientele who cram into the restaurant for lunch and dinner all week long. As we live less than a mile away from the place, when we moved to Newburgh a year ago, it became the first restaurant we wanted to check out due to its wonderful location and close proximity to our home. Well, we weren't disappointed. Seated in the main dining room overlooking the lake (right at sundown I might add), we and our guests treated ourselves to some delicious calamari, oysters, and steamed clams in a garlic & wine broth, all of which were delicious. For main dishes, we had various things off the regular menu as well as specials, like the Carribean Steak & Seafood dish, which included some succulent scallops, a nice piece of seasoned & grilled steak, and pumpkin ravioli in a curry cream sauce; wonderful fish stuffed with shrimp & crab, veal medallions in a gorgeous roasted pepper sauce, and a great red snapper special. The bread was also quite tasty, and great for sopping up the delicious broth from the clam appetizer. For dessert, there is always a ridiculous selection of tasty treats, but kudos to the key lime pie, cheesecake, and anything having chocolate! There's a nice little bar just off the main dining room as well, but be warned, it gets pretty crowded, especially on the weekends, and if there's one minor complaint, it's that on occasion your drinks can take a few extra minutes to come back from the bar. Otherwise, Lake VIew House is a lovely place in a lovely setting serving high quality food. A varied menu and daily specials, highlighted by plenty of fresh seafood, is always on display. Enjoy! read more

We had an 80th birthday luncheon for my husband on October 5th. Everything exceeded our expectations- The food was excellent. The setting and the room was beautiful. And the service was beyond excellent. Tori, Frank, and Mike and Travis could not have been more professional, personable and accommodating. Elaine Vipler Manhattan read more

Once again we went to the Lakeview house and had a pleasant time Our table faced a beautiful sunset, which was perfect with a glass of wine Our Friday night special antipasto appetizer an assortment for all of us to please Italian meat specialties, tasty olives, crusty bread and the homemade mozzarella cheese The salads, fresh and tasty with a variety of dressings for all So far so good, perfect evening, we were really having a ball Then came the main courses with the presentations first class and posh A delightful dish with scallops, filet and ravioli of butternut squash Then there was the linguini with jumbo shrimp, fresh garlic, basil, and white wine It was sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese, very tasty, I would not share, it was all mine One had the Friday night special of chicken Florentine Perfect in every way, it was one of the best we tasted and the finest we have ever seen The staff, as always, ever so friendly courteous and kind We had Travis as our waiter, the best you will ever find Too full to even consider their wonderful variety of dessert Had to get home anyway, I had pasta all over my shirt read more

This restaurant is great. The staff make you feel like your dining at a friends home. We've met a lot of nice people there and the food is absolutely terrific. The view of Orange Lake is gorgeous. read more

Driving home from a weekend getaway and found this gem. We have a dog so need somewhere that would accommodate her. The food was delicious the service was top notch. I would definitely come back. Wish I had of taken a photo of the food. They even gave us a bowl of water for the dog. read more

Lake View House - View from the outdoor dining area - New American Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Four of us had dinner here last evening and it was terrific. We ate outside and it was so pleasant with a nice view of the lake. The food was outstanding and our server, Olivia, was wonderful. I'm so looking forward to returning. read more

Went here just last night with my family, and it was a mixed bag to say the least. The ambience of this place is fantastic, however once that wears off the restaurant doesn't deliver. The place is right on Orange Lake with a great view of it, and thats what hits you when you go into the dining room. The owner's wife seated us, who was very nice. The menu wasn't cheap, but it had some very interesting things on it that got me excited. Paul S. from American Chopper eventually sat down in the room over from us which was kinda cool, although it wasn't exactly the first time we've seen him around. The service was pretentious, a bit rushed considering they weren't near capacity, and got worse later on (more on that soon). Very few people up here go to places looking for a pretentiousness in my experience, its very odd that so many restaurants up here feel the need to act that way; it just detracts from the experience unless you're one of the characters from the movie "American Psycho". My mom got the pri-fix menu, my dad got off the menu, I got off the specials, and my brother got the chicken fingers (he's practically a connoseur of them now). I had a basil and garlic dressing for my salad which did not mesh well at all, as did my dad's gorgonzola and balsamic vinegar dressing. My mom's french onion soup had a nice blend of cheeses, but it was way overspiced which supressed the flavor of the onions. My dad had the stuffed prok for a main which was ok, I didn't like it as it was lacking in flavor and a small portion. However, my mom seemed to enjoy her chicken florentine, even though it had way too much spinach relative to the rest of the dish. My brother did not like his chicken fingers, as they were pretty devoid of flavor. My dish was a scallops, lobster, and shrimp raviloi in a vodka sauce with green onions and mushrooms. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. The vodka sauce was good, and the raviloi was obviously homemade, but there was a great inconsistency in the contents. There was very little shrimp, the contents were not blended well enough, and there was a lot of filler. There were also not enough ravioli, as almost half the dish was mushrooms. I only saw two pieces of the onion as well, and the overall flavor of the dish was just ok, but kinda bland. My mom got a dessert as part of her dish but didn't want anything, so we shared an apple pie which didn't have enough apple, was very dry and was even weak in cinnamon flavor. So as you can see there was a fairly consistent trend of imbalancing the ingredients and unflavoring here, but everything was still edible and the view was very nice, so this would've been two stars. However, my parents came here partially because they had an entertainment card which entitled them to buy one get one free for entrees off the regular menu, which we'd used in the past without any problem. However, apparently that offer isn't valid if anyone at the table orders from the pri-fix menu. Thus, even though my dad and I would've been eligible if we had come alone, because my mom got the pri-fix we couldn't do it. The logic is stupid, but ultimately its not the end of the world as we could obviously take care of the $20 difference. What was a big deal was that this pretentious idiot chose to be a dick about it. We had a valid question we were asking, and he talked to us like we were children. I wished we would've gotten the owners' wife, if for no other reason than to screw this asshole. My dad didn't wanna make a big deal about it because thats just how he felt the guy "was", which I do agree with, and instead we left and won't be back. Overall a mediocre restaurant with a nice view, but there is no excuse for a server to be rude like this idiot was. read more

Had a wonderful time with friends last night. We ordered from the restaurant week menu. Delicious Peruvian Hangar Steak. I was doubtful at first since the chef recommended the steak needed to be served medium rare. I'm usually a medium-well kinda gal! He was not wrong! The steak at medium rare was delicious. The service from the beginning was impeccable. The rest of my table thoroughly enjoyed their food. Downside: limited parking read more

Had a lovely lunch here on pulling into Newburgh and checking into our hotel. Good, fresh seafood. Had the oysters and lobster roll and both were good. Server was great, had suggestions and knew how to banter. Beer and wine lists are respectable, too. Very nice views. Would be a regular here if I lived nearby. read more

When visiting my brother and his wife we decided to visit the Lakeview as they had said it was very good and the views spectacular. 6 of us went to dinner and we sat in a room that overlooked the lake. Outside seating was not available but we enjoyed the view all the same. Liz was our waitress and was really attentive even with 4 tables. Mr brother had oysters on the half shell and his son escargot as appetizers and said they were great. Dinners all come with a nice salad and great warm bread. We all had various types of meals and everyone enjoyed their entrees. I had the short ribs as did my brother. Wife had a nice scrimp dish, sister in law had a steak , nephew the veal special and his girlfriend a pasta dish. We split several desserts as they were huge! The drink prices for cocktails and wine were reasonable and of good size. But here is where they lost a star. The soft drinks and iced tea were sold by the glass and every refill you were charged for separately. Our waitress did not mention this to us and by the time we were done my nephews coke was $9 and my ice tea $5. I think she should have told us that before refilling our glasses. Would go back in a heartbeat. Great location ,wait staff and good food. read more

Wow! My husband & I stopped here at 530 to get a bite. Told no room on patio. Its now 50 minutes later and there is still only 5 of at least 10 tables used. No offer of what other options there are. The inside was empty. Asked if i can order something to eat at the bar, Tori said if "X" isn't busy. There were TWO men sitting at the bar! Walked down by water of their property and there was a trap with 3 sparrows stuck & 1 dead one. We opened it 2 flew away 3rd one needed to cool down set him in water near rocks for cover if needed. Beautiful place too bad they didnt care about all customers. read more

What a pleasure to dine here. I found out about this restaurant by doing a quick yelp review. The food was great, our waitress Adrianna was fantastic !! When we first walked in he didn't sit at the bar as we were waiting for our table but even the bartender was just so sweet and friendly. Everything was just perfect. Wish it wasn't raining the day we went the view of orange lake must be amazing. I will be back read more

Had a nice dinner here. I had the Alaskan king crab legs. Although the sides (rice pilaf and broccoli) were bland, the crab made up for it. It was fresh and very tasty. My husband had the filet mignon and lobster tail meal. The filet was perfectly cooked as ordered. The lobster was not bad - a huge tail, very meaty and fresh, but slightly overdone. The mashed potatoes that accompanied this meal were delicious. For dessert we shared the gourmet Tia Maria KitKat brownie with vanilla ice cream. This was a decadent, warm brownie with chocolate fudge sauce atop. But it would have been better without the KitKat topping - the wafer pieces were like pieces of cardboard. Our server, Laurie was awesome! Overall we enjoyed our meal and were happy about the service. We will be back! read more

We had our brother's rehearsal dinner at the Lakeview House. We were a party of 35 people and I made the reservation in advance. Our waiters were Frank and a woman, Kathy might be her name (?) and they were amazing! They were fast with taking orders and getting everyone situated. We had two more people come last minute and the staff was quick to respond with chairs and flatware. The food was delicious and the portions were great. I asked that the entrees and desserts be served quicker because the night was getting along and some of our guests had a long drive home. The kitchen was quick and precise. When the check came everything was precise and exactly what we initially agreed upon. Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

Just passing through at dinner time and wanted a nice break from driving. I have dairy allergy and often struggle with menu items except when a restaurant cooks to order, works with quality ingredients and actually knows how to make food taste good without butter. Lake View House met all my needs with flying colors. Had the scallops, which were cooked perfectly. Soup of the day also dairy free and wonderful. My husband had the ribs for appetizer which were wonderful, but too much for one person (sadly they did have dairy). As an entree he had the pork chop special which was also awesome. Entrees came with vegetable of the day and potato or rice. They also offered a nice list of wines by the glass, as we limited to just one since we were driving. I already recommended to friends and would to return in the spring or summer when they will be open for lunch. In November no view of the lake at dinner, but the place was charming just the same. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner. The sunset was beautiful. The restaurant was lovely. The food was delicious. Troy, our server, was probably one of the best waiters we've ever had. He was attentive without being overbearing. His description of the food made it sound delicious but was very accurate in terms of directing us towards the food that appealed to us and away from food that would not have worked as well. The oysters Rockefeller were perfect for my taste -- lots of spinach and Parmesan that complemented the oysters. The special pork osso bucco was tender. The vegetables were satisfying and tasted like a fall day. My husband enjoyed his steamed clams, delicious broth, warm bread to dip and his main course of their signature duck. We highly recommend this wonderful restaurant for it's delicious food and excellent service. read more

Currently sitting at the Lake View House. Reservations were for 8:30. Arrived early and the table was ready. 45 minutes later and no one has even taken a drink order. Leaving. Don't think anyone will notice. read more

A superb ambience. Staff is attentive and friendly. The food is very eclectic and delish. Rose is the best waitress! My favorite place for a romantic dinner or with a group of friends. read more

Second time here, first review. Nice ambience, good view of the lake if you sit near the large wall window. Parking was easy, no traffic getting there, service was good, we like the salad, steak was fine, but the Sichuan pasta was very spicy. They state that in the menu though, so order at your own risk. I will try to order different dish next time. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in the area. Food is excellent,chief excellent management Wait staff excellent. service excellent. nothing to complain about,till one runs into abusive customers ,tonight was my nite dirty looks rude comments. 2 elderly women who could not control themselves and a few others. on 911- I was a 1st responder, my dog is a service dog and does a great job. she quietly sat, did not try to take a bite from the table. Her presence so irritated them. where were they 911? Siting home watching TV, probably . Sade this happened but will not change my opinion of this great restaurant .I have never had a bad meal here. it is not a drop in so call ahead for reservations. you will not be disapointed read more

View is great and the service is good. However, the stuff sole has given me terrible food poisoning. Maybe it was just a bad piece of fish, I don't know. But chances of me ever coming back are slim to none now with the aversion created. read more

Excellent service by all but especially our waitress Kasey. Beautiful view, very responsible prices. I had a 2" thick NY strip ordered medium and it was just perfect! Tender, juicy and cooked perfectly. We will be back!! read more

Beautiful location, beautiful bar and restaurant, great staff, great food! We arrived as the sun was setting and they still had a fire pit flaming on the patio . Great bartender that makes excellent manhattans(Stewie) !! And an amazing server Troy , that gave us suggestions, kept our glasses full, and made SURE we had a great experience. He told us the rib appetizer "falls right off the bone." Within the first bite I managed to do just that! The bone fell off! Thanks for the experience!! read more

Obviously Justin L. is the type of person you are never going to please... The view of the lake is really nice and the food is wonderful. read more

Wonderful meal, spectacular view and a big shout out to our fantastic waitress Kasey! read more

Lake View House - New American Near Me - Newburgh, New York

We held my parents 50th wedding anniversary at the Lake View restaurant The staff, the atmosphere and the quality and choice of the food simply hit it out of the park for our family - excellent experience and highly recommend read more

My husband and I had a great experience. We started with a couple cocktails and escargot which were all great. My first time trying escargot ...and I was not dissapointed. My husband had the stuffed stole and I the filet mignon. ...Both were delicious. FYI...ask for Michael or Lorey as your server to get the best dining experience!!! We will definitely be back. read more

This was a great experience, the food was a great and got a table outside by the lake. Service was warm and friendly. Would highly recommend for any occasion read more

The food was great and our server was amazing. Travis our server is one reason I would come here as much as I could what a great person. The view was great all around great experience read more

If you're looking for a romantic setting but don't want to stray too far. This is it! Service was friendly and food was good.

My husband and I went to the Lakeview House Restaurant for dinner last weekend. We had not been there in a year. I was shocked at the transformation in the year we'd been away. The portions were extremely small, the prices were awfully inflated! I ordered salmon, which I always order out. This clearly was Not Fresh. By the time I saw my waiter again he was bringing the check. He saw that I ate none of it. I told him it did not taste good at all. He disappeared again, returned ten minutes later and said the chef & cooks sampled my unused portion and said it "tasted fine to them." He did not bring my fish back that I could at least have given to my cat. I was very disappointed in my experience & I will surely never return there. read more